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I have a 2000 silverado and the heater doesn't work because the core is clogged and im too lazy to do it myself...so my question is what is a good price to pay and can anyone here (other than fasthack)do it? Oh i already tried unclogging it

[ December 15, 2012, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: 94 fobra ]

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justin please keep my name out your mouth.
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If you already have the heater core think 250 is a good prize that's what I paid for my f150 cause they had to basically remove the whole dash

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Me and 209five did my ac evap nd dam basiclly took my dash out fuck I wouldn't do it for nuthing less than 500 lol with parts
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Originally posted by 87 coupe:
Me and 209five did my ac evap nd dam basiclly took my dash out fuck I wouldn't do it for nuthing less than 500 lol with parts

Yep that's what usually mechanics charge 500 to 600 but my buddy did it for me for 250 an I didn't had to help lol

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I just did one on my dads 2000 gmc sierra. Took about 5 1/2 hours not knowing what we were doing with youtube as our guide lol.

Its a lot of work if you don't know what your doing.

After doing it once I could do it again easily no problem. But I don't like working on other peoples cars.

Also have to have your A/C recharged after cause you have to take it out.

Everywhere my dad talked to wanted like $750 - $1000 to do the work.

[ December 15, 2012, 02:46 AM: Message edited by: ItzStock ]

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$800 to a grand is the general rate from a reputable shop. I would suggest bypassing the heater core and having the cooling system flushed prior to replacement. Shit in the cooling system is often the reason they fail/clog

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Fuck that get a plug in portable heater lol.

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quote:
Originally posted by Pure Stang:
Fuck that get a plug in portable heater lol.

And a nice warm jacket and save 900 dollars
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Heater core clogged? Did your car run dexicool and now running the green stuff?

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Hey bro if you feel like coming to sac my boy will do it for 1/2 of the dealer quoted labor charge. He is a GM master tech with 15+ years experience. PM me if you want more info.

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quote:
Originally posted by 94 fobra:
I have a 2000 silverado and the heater doesn't work because the core is clogged and im too lazy to do it myself...so my question is what is a good price to pay and can anyone here (other than fasthack)do it? Oh i already tried unclogging it

Lol I would not let FATHACK touch any of my vehicles, even if he was paying me!! That POS has no clue what he is doing! But he has a good reference, call and ask N8 how good he is!

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quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Heater core clogged? Did your car run dexicool and now running the green stuff?

I have only ran dex-cool

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Originally posted by SETONKILL:
justin please keep my name out your mouth.

Sorry i don't have a bleeding vagina for your feelings dave...

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quote:
Originally posted by 94 fobra:
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Originally posted by SETONKILL:
justin please keep my name out your mouth.

Sorry i don't have a bleeding vagina for your feelings dave...
no your just a vagina.an you will never have enough money for me to work on tow yard bucks
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Im not gonna have this cafords battle with you we can finish this conversation face to face im done....

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dont be mad becuase you tryed to think your were cool by calling me fasthack an didnt thik i would call you out on it
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* Please keep your drama off this site. This is supposed to be a resource and helpful site not a talk show..

Regardless

If you're looking for a temporary fix to get you through winter I recommend picking up a bottle of CLR.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-18419/Cleaning-Supplies/CLR-Calcium-Lime-and-Rust-Remover-1-Gallon?pricode=WU338&gadtype=pla&gclid=COjWsYCroLQCFad_QgodqG0AvQ


I did this once to an Audi they are notorious for clogged heater cores.

Steps I took to cleaning out a heater core.

* unhook heater core lines.
* buy bulk hose that fits your heater core inlet and outlet from you local auto store.
* pour CLR down inlet house and let it soak for an hour.
* grab water hose and put it on the inlet side and turn on water to blast out heater core.
*repeat process depending on how clogged it is. I had to do it 4-5 times before it cleared. After the initial hour i waited 15-20 mins before flushing each use after.
* once its flowing nicely take the inlet line and blow through it to get all the hose water out.
* rehook up your heater core to your old heater lines and top off radiator.


Sometimes spending 800-1000 on a heater core job has to wait.

hope this helps

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quote:
Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
* Please keep your drama off this site. This is supposed to be a resource and helpful site not a talk show..

Regardless

If you're looking for a temporary fix to get you through winter I recommend picking up a bottle of CLR.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-18419/Cleaning-Supplies/CLR-Calcium-Lime-and-Rust-Remover-1-Gallon?pricode=WU338&gadtype=pla&gclid=COjWsYCroLQCFad_QgodqG0AvQ


I did this once to an Audi they are notorious for clogged heater cores.

Steps I took to cleaning out a heater core.

* unhook heater core lines.
* buy bulk hose that fits your heater core inlet and outlet from you local auto store.
* pour CLR down inlet house and let it soak for an hour.
* grab water hose and put it on the inlet side and turn on water to blast out heater core.
*repeat process depending on how clogged it is. I had to do it 4-5 times before it cleared. After the initial hour i waited 15-20 mins before flushing each use after.
* once its flowing nicely take the inlet line and blow through it to get all the hose water out.
* rehook up your heater core to your old heater lines and top off radiator.


Sometimes spending 800-1000 on a heater core job has to wait.

hope this helps

Thank you for your input im gonna try that tomorrow...

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